Stand tall, stay rooted, and reclaim your quiet hour.
No matter how fierce the winter wind blows or how fast the world changes, the evergreen forest remains steady, quiet, and deeply rooted. It does not rush to shed its needles or compete with the seasons—it simply endures with silent grace.
We crafted The Evergreen Mug to bring that grounding mountain energy into your daily living space. Designed around our studio’s rhythm of reclaiming 1 of your 24 hours for stillness, this 12-ounce stoneware companion invites you to wrap your hands around the warmth of the earth, quiet your racing mind, and cultivate an evergreen state of peace.
The Design: A Panoramic Ridge of Alpine Pines
Rising gracefully from the base is a sweeping, panoramic tree line of towering alpine pines—capturing the untamed silhouette of a misty morning ridge.
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Artisanal Wax-Resist Relief: Crafted using traditional wax-resist techniques, every pine branch and needle cluster rises subtly above the ceramic surface in warm Ginger Terracotta. As you hold your cup, your fingertips can naturally trace the textured ridges of the forest.
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Rooted from the Earth: The pine trunks extend directly to the base of the mug, seamlessly connecting with the unglazed raw stoneware foot ring—symbolizing life rooted deeply in the soil.
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Mindful Breathing Room: Designed with Scandinavian restraint, the tallest tree tips pause with a comfortable 10 mm margin below the rim, ensuring your lips touch only smooth, pure glaze when sipping. An intentional 10 mm negative space frames both sides of the hand-joined handle, giving your fingers smooth clearance.
Embracing the One-of-a-Kind: Kiln Marks & Natural Variation
We honor the wabi-sabi philosophy: true beauty lives in honest, natural imperfection.
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Organic Iron Specks & Freckles: The warm brown flecks scattered across our creamy Vanilla Ice glaze are not factory-printed stamp marks. They emerge naturally from mineral deposits deep within the raw stoneware clay as it vitrifies in our 1,250°C studio kiln. Some mugs carry a dense constellation of freckles, while others feature a gentle, quiet dusting.
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Subtle Glaze Nuances: High-temperature kiln firing is a living dance between heat, earth, and flame. Slight variations in glaze warmth, depth, and tone naturally occur from piece to piece, ensuring that your mug is the only one of its exact kind in existence.
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Traces of Human Hands: From the hand-attached loop handle to the exposed raw clay base, each mug honors the grounding touch of authentic studio pottery.
Thoughtful Details & Specifications
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Capacity: 12 fl. oz. / 355 ml (The sweet spot for daily pour-overs, flat whites, steeped chai, or warm spiced cider)
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Bare Weight: 355 g (Comfortingly substantial, balanced, and reassuring in hand)
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Silhouette & Feel: Ergonomic curved belly designed to warm cold hands, paired with an artisanal hand-joined loop handle.
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Clay & Firing: 100% High-Fire Stoneware, vitrified at 1,250°C (2,282°F) for everyday durability and thermal retention.
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Palette: Matte Speckled Vanilla Ice base with Ginger Terracotta botanical relief; raw unglazed stoneware foot.
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Mindful Gifting: Securely nestled inside custom-molded shock-absorbing pearl foam and a minimal craft box—ready for effortless holiday gifting.
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Our Studio Philosophy: Thoughtfully priced at $24—our signature reminder to dedicate 1 of your 24 hours to your own peace.
Daily Care & Keeping Your Relief Pristine
Designed to be lived with and loved every day:
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100% Food-Safe & Clean: Completely non-toxic, Lead-Free, and Cadmium-Free.
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Microwave & Oven Safe: Heat-resistant up to 400°F (200°C) for warming milk or baking cozy mug treats.
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Gentle Cleaning Recommended: Dishwasher safe on a gentle cycle. However, to preserve the tactile matte relief and speckled glaze for years to come, we warmly recommend hand washing with warm water, mild soap, and a soft sponge.
- ⚠️ A Note on Abrasives: Please strictly avoid steel wool, green abrasive scouring pads, or hard metal scrubbers, as harsh friction can scratch the delicate raised relief. Please take care when using sharp metal cutlery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the pine forest pattern reach the rim and handle?
The pine forest motif spans panoramically across the body of the mug, intentionally leaving a 10 mm margin below the rim and a 10 mm margin on either side of the handle. This mindful design ensures comfortable lip placement when sipping and untextured clearance for your fingers when holding the handle.
Why does my mug have random speckles and slight glaze variations?
Our mugs are made from natural high-fire stoneware vitrified at 1,250°C. The brown iron speckles and subtle tonal variations occur organically in the kiln rather than from artificial printing. These organic wabi-sabi characteristics ensure each mug is one-of-a-kind.
How should I care for the raised relief pine forest motif?
The pine tree motifs are crafted using an artisanal wax-resist relief process. To protect the tactile artwork, clean gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth or sponge. Strictly avoid steel wool, abrasive scouring pads, or harsh scrubbing powders.
Is this mug microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe?
Yes. The mug is 100% food-safe, non-toxic, lead-free, microwave-safe, and oven-safe up to 400°F (200°C). It is safe for dishwasher gentle cycles, though gentle hand washing is recommended for long-term enjoyment.
What are the dimensions and volume of the mug?
The mug holds 12 fl. oz. (355 ml) and weighs approximately 355 grams unboxed. It offers a reassuring, grounded weight that is comforting to cradle in both hands.
